Recipes

Ingredients: 3 pounds ground pork: Use pork shoulder or a mixture with pork butt for the ideal fat content. Seasonings: 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (lightly toasted and crushed if whole) 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon brown […]

Yields: About 2 ½ cups Prep time: 10 minutes Steeping time: 2-3 days Ingredients: 1 (750ml) bottle of vodka: Choose a mid-range quality vodka for the best balance of flavor and cost-effectiveness. 6 regular-sized black tea bags: Black tea provides a robust base flavor. You can experiment with flavored black teas for a twist (e.g., […]

Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1 lb lean ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or plain) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon […]

Ingredients: Espresso or strong coffee: 2 shots of espresso or 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee. Milk: 1 cup milk of your choice (whole, 2%, almond, oat, etc.) Pumpkin puree: 3 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling). Sweetener: 1-3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or sugar (adjust to your taste) Pumpkin pie spice: 1 teaspoon […]

Yields: 2-4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: For the fries: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick fries 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste For the toppings: ½ pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey) […]

This decadent sauce captures the rich flavor of warm brownie batter in a smooth, pourable format perfect for topping ice cream, sundaes, or even just eating by itself! Ingredients: 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, divided ⅔ cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream ¾ cup brown sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons […]

Ingredients: Dry: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for warm spice) Wet: 1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out) 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (or unsweetened applesauce) 1/3 cup honey […]

Yields: About 12-15 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Set Time: 20-30 minutes Ingredients: 12 ounces dark chocolate chips (Use a higher-quality chocolate for the best taste) 5-6 regular-sized candy canes (or about 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies) Equipment: Baking sheet Parchment paper Microwave-safe bowl Zip-top bag or resealable container Meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy […]

Ingredients: Salmon: 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets Herb and Caper Crust: 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained Zest of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Pinch of red chili pepper flakes (optional) 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil […]

Ingredients: Olives: 2 cups mixed olives (Kalamata, green, black, or a combination) Olive Oil: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Garlic: 3 cloves, minced Herbs: 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 sprig fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Lemon: Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon Red Pepper Flakes: 1/4 teaspoon (or more to taste) Salt and […]